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27 mei 2021

ET2SMEs - Kick-off Event

The Einstein Telescope (ET) will open a new window to the universe through the observation of gravitational waves, positioning Europe at the forefront of this outstanding „cutting edge“ technology. The extended Euregio Meuse-Rhine obtains not only the best chances for being the location of this new research facility. Additionally, it offers great opportunities for innovative SMEs to further develop their advanced products and services, not only for the telescope, but also to other applications and other highly demanding markets!

ET2SMEs supports the development of new innovative products and services by promoting transnational R&D projects carried out by SMEs working together across borders in the extended Euregio Meuse-Rhine.

If you want to learn more, how also your company can benefit, please join the Kick-Off Event on May 27th, 13.00 – 14.30 pm.

Program

13.oo Welcome speeches
Dr. Tim Grüttemeier, District administrator of CityRegion Aachen
Mark Vos, Coordinator Interreg Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
13.20 Key note: “The Einstein Telescope and the research activities for a soft landing in the Dutch-Belgian-German cross-border region”
Prof. Dr. Stefan Hild, University of Maastricht.
13.35 Presentation: “ET2SMEs – The Einstein-Telescope and SMEs”
In a nutshell: Targets, offers & added values for SMEs by Ralf P. Meyer, Leadpartner AGIT.
First results: ET Technologies Online Catalogue & 3D model of ET competencies in extended EMR area by Annick Pierrard, ITF ULiège & Geoffrey Parks, Sowalfin.
Break / Selection of session I or II (5 minutes).
14.00 Parallel sessions 30 minutes : “The challenges of ET relevant technologies”
Session I: Instrument technologies: Prof. Dr. Achim Stahl, RWTH Aachen.
Session II: Geology technologies: Prof. Dr. Frédéric Nguyen, ULiège.
In each session: Q&A from businesses, research and stakeholders.

The ET2SMEs project is carried out under the Interreg V-A Euregio Meuse-Rhine Programme, with € 1.15 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). By investing EU funds in Interreg projects, the European Union invests directly in economic development, innovation, territorial development, social
inclusion and education in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.